Add 3/20 and 70/75
3/20 + 70/75 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
3/20 = 3 × 15/20 × 15 = 45/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
45/300 + 280/300 = 45 + 280/300 = 325/300 - 325/300 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 3/20 + 70/75 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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